Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Using a plastic scribe, pry the basecover from bottom left to loosen.
Slide and lift the base cover off the system.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Peel the tape that secure the battery cable to the battery.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity.
Battery
Identify the battery highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the battery to the system.
Lift the battery to remove from the system.
Rotate the battery 180 degrees as shown, to access the battery cable port.
Unroute the battery cable from the slot on the battery.
Remove the battery cable latch from the battery.
Disconnect the battery cable from the battery.
Memory module
Identify the memory modules highlighted in blue.
Lift the mylar to access the memory.
Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end until the memory module pops up.
Hold the edges and carefully lift the memory module up from connector on the system board.
Wireless Module (WLAN)
SSD 2230
SSD 2280
Rear I/O Cover
Identify the rear I/O cover highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws on the back of the system that secure the rear I/O cover.
Disconnect the tron light cable from the system board.
Remove the screws that secure the rear I/O cover to the system.
Push the rear cover away from the system and lift it off the system.
Small fan
Identify the small fan highlighted in blue.
Peel the tape that secures the fan cable.
Disconnect the small fan cable from the system board.
Remove the screws that secure the small fan to the system.
Lift the small fan from the system.
Top heatsink
Identify the top heatsink highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the top heatsink.
Lift the top heatsink off the system.
Power adapter port
Identify the power adapter port highlighted in blue.
Peel the tape, lift the metal latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.
Unroute the display cable from the power adapter port latch.
Remove the screws that secure the power adapter port bracket.
Remove the power adapter port bracket from the system.
Disconnect the power adapter port cable from the system board.
Lift the power adapter port and peel the cable from the system board.
System Board Assembly
Identify the system board assembly highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the rear I/O board cable from the system board.
Peel the tape securing the rear I/O board cable to the system board.
Peel the tape, lift the metal latch and disconnect the camera cable from the system board.
Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard controller board cable.
Lift the latch and disconnect the touchpad and left I/O board cable from the system board.
Disconnect the right fan, two left fan and speaker cables from the system board.
Remove the screws and lift the type-C bracket off the system board on the back of the system.
Remove the screws that secure the audio board to the palmrest.
Loosen the screw that secure the left fan to palmrest.
Remove the screws that secure the system board.
Lift up the system board assembly away from the palmrest.
Audio board
Turn the system board assembly over.
Identify the audio board highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the audio board to the system board.
Slide and remove the audio board from the system board.
Heatsink Assembly
Turn the system board assembly over.
Identify the heatsink assembly highlighted in blue. Ensure the system is cool before removal.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the heatsink assembly. Loosen in reverse order.
Lift and remove the heatsink assembly off the system.
Use the alcohol pad to clean the system board and heatsink (as shown in the video).
System Board
After all the parts are removed, the system board is remaining. No additional removals are needed.
Install
System Board
Place the system board on a clean flat surface.
Identify the system board highlighted in blue and place on a clean, flat surface.
Heatsink Assembly
Identify the heat sink location highlighted in blue.
Apply a pea sized amount of thermal material as shown.
Place the heatsink assembly on the system board and align the screw holes.
Tighten the captive screws that secure the heatsink assembly. Tighten in order. Do not over tighten.
Audio board
Identify the audio board location highlighted in blue.
Slide and connect the audio board to the system board.
Install the screws that secure the audio board to the system board.
System Board Assembly
Ensure that the palmrest assembly is placed face down.
Identify the system board assembly location highlighted in blue.
Install the system board assembly on the palm rest, using the alignment posts.
Install the screws that secure the system board.
Tighten the screw that secure the left fan to palmrest.
Install the screws that secures the audio board to the palmrest.
Place the type-C bracket on the back of the system and Install the screws that secure the type-C bracket.
Connect the right fan, two left fan and speaker cables to the system board.
Connect the touchpad and left I/O board cable, and close the latch to secure.
Connect the keyboard controller board cable. Close the latch to secure.
Connect the camera cable to the system board and close the latch. Adhere the tape to secure.
Connect the rear I/O board cable through the routing on the fan and palmrest and keyboard assembly.
Adhere the tape securing the rear I/O board cable to the system board.
Power adapter port
Identify the power adapter port location highlighted in blue.
Install the power adapter port into the slot and adhere the cable to the system board.
Connect the power adapter port cable to the system board.
Install the bracket over the system.
Install the screws to secure the power adapter port bracket.
Route the display cable through the power adapter port latch.
Connect the display cable to the system board and close the latch to secure. Adhere the tape to secure.
Top heatsink
Identify the top heatsink location highlighted in blue.
Place the top heatsink on the system board.
Install the screws to secure the top heatsink.
Small fan
Identify the small fan location highlighted in blue.
Align and place the small fan into the slot on the system.
Install the screws that secure the small fan to the system.
Connect the small fan cable to the system board.
Adhere the tape to secure the fan cable.
Rear I/O Cover
Identify the rear I/O cover location highlighted in blue.
Slide the rear cover towards the system till it snaps into place.
Install the screws that secure the rear I/O cover to the system.
Connect the tron light cable to the system board.
Install the screws that secure the rear I/O cover on the back of the system.
SSD 2280
SSD 2230
Wireless Module (WLAN)
Memory module
Identify the memory modules location highlighted in blue.
Lift the mylar to access the memory slot.
Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the slot and slide the memory into the slot at an angle.
Press the memory module down until it clicks into place.
Battery
Identify the battery location highlighted in blue.
Install the battery cable into the battery.
Install the latch to secure the battery cable with battery.
Route the battery cable in to the slot on the battery.
Rotate the battery 180 degrees as shown, to install the battery on the palm rest.
Using the alignment posts, place the battery on the system.
Install the screws to secure the battery.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue
Slide and align the base cover and press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Install the screws that secure the base cover.